Neck Pain | Physical Therapy

What Causes Neck Pain?

Almost everyone will get neck pain at some point in life. Your
neck supports the head and provides passage for blood vessels between the head and
body. Your neck also supports the spinal cord and brain and is a common area
for injury and pain.

Your neck is home to the upper region of the spine called the cervical region.
The spinal bones in your neck are cushioned by soft tissue called intervertebral
discs.

Injury to your neck, or stress in your life, can cause damage to the bones and discs
in the neck, causing neck pain, discomfort, numbness and/or tingling sensations.

The neck also has many muscles and connective tissues. A neck injury,
stretching, spasm, or strain can cause pain and discomfort in your neck and upper
spine, and can even cause you pain in other areas, like the arms and
your back.

Pain from problems with the neck can also be experienced in the shoulders and arms
as numbness, tingling, and weakness.

Some causes of neck pain may be:

Sudden injury

Sports accidents

Herniated discs

Blood vessel damage

Spinal cord pressure

Stress

Poor posture

Natural aging

Too much exercise

Our chiropractors specialize in diagnostics, equipment use, and
special techniques for accessing the cause of neck pain and bringing necessary relief
to restore normal movement, overcome muscle weakness and enhance muscle tone, speed
recovery, and diminish chronic symptoms that can persist or recur over many years.